

Before You Kill Yourself: a suicide prevention podcast.
Leo Flowers
When the pain feels unbearable and we feel alone in our suffering this podcast will sit with you. Let's rediscover our purpose, reduce our pain and regain our sense of belonging. Join comedian Leo Flowers M.A. as he shares his own journey through suicidality, interviews guests with lived experiences and discusses with experts on how to escape the flames and create a life worth living.
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May 23, 2019 • 59min
Jake Johannsen: Be the nail, before the hammer
Today, comedian, Jake Johannsen joins me to discuss:practicing Jiu-Jitsu at the age of 58how to be comfortable in uncomfortable situationsfeelings of inadequacysimulating deathhow to make smart choicesmaternity leavewants vs have to'schoice vs forceconnecting with his wife and daughterlearning how to focushow to respond to getting your feelings hurtSuicide Prevention Center (Los Angeles)877-727-4747National Suicide Prevention Lifeline800-273-TALK [800-273-8255]1-800-SUICIDE [800-784-2433]Teen Line (Los Angeles)800-852-8336The Trevor Project (LGBTQ Youth Hotline)866-488-7386National Domestic Violence Hotline800-799-SAFE [800-799-7233]Crisis Text LineText "Connect" to 741741 in the USALifeline Chathttps://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat/

May 20, 2019 • 1h
Allan Havey: Don't let the bastards win
Comedian and actor (Billions, Bosch, Mad Men, Crashing), Allan Havey, joins me to discuss:the key to stop procrastinatinghow to pick the love of your lifeplaying the long gamethe best metaphor for meditationwhy his purpose is none of his businessbeing married and thriving in his 60'show to let go and build self-esteemSuicide Prevention Center (Los Angeles)877-727-4747National Suicide Prevention Lifeline800-273-TALK [800-273-8255]1-800-SUICIDE [800-784-2433]Teen Line (Los Angeles)800-852-8336The Trevor Project (LGBTQ Youth Hotline)866-488-7386National Domestic Violence Hotline800-799-SAFE [800-799-7233]Crisis Text LineText "Connect" to 741741 in the USALifeline Chathttps://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat/

May 16, 2019 • 1h 36min
Emma Willmann: Coming out, finding relief and adapting to chaos
Comedian Emma Willmann, joins me today to discuss:coming out to her familybeing the "man one" in relationshipshow she copes with suicidal ideationswhy sex doesn't start in the bedroomadapting to chaosfood and drug addictionshow to have funKat Williams clip:https://youtu.be/_qlNEmpxQxISuicide Prevention Center (Los Angeles)877-727-4747National Suicide Prevention Lifeline800-273-TALK [800-273-8255]1-800-SUICIDE [800-784-2433]Teen Line (Los Angeles)800-852-8336The Trevor Project (LGBTQ Youth Hotline)866-488-7386National Domestic Violence Hotline800-799-SAFE [800-799-7233]Crisis Text LineText "Connect" to 741741 in the USALifeline Chathttps://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat/

May 13, 2019 • 1h 29min
Eddie Ifft: Panic attacks, exposure therapy and finding significance
This is an explicit episode. On today's episode, comedian Eddie Ifft, joins me to discuss:overcoming panic attacksCleithrophobia: fear of being trappedhandling his daughter's temper tantrumsEating nutrient dense foodsHypnotherapy Exposure therapyBreathworkFast mimicking dietwww.eddieifft.comhttp://www.wodcastpodcast.com/Suicide Prevention Center (Los Angeles)877-727-4747National Suicide Prevention Lifeline800-273-TALK [800-273-8255]1-800-SUICIDE [800-784-2433]Teen Line (Los Angeles)800-852-8336The Trevor Project (LGBTQ Youth Hotline)866-488-7386National Domestic Violence Hotline800-799-SAFE [800-799-7233]Crisis Text LineText "Connect" to 741741 in the USALifeline Chathttps://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat/

May 9, 2019 • 58min
Happiness vs Joy
Today we discuss:happiness vs joyunrequited lovewhy we need cockroachesthriving with autismhow to turn bullies into allies

May 6, 2019 • 1h 6min
Why we eat, cheat and compete to feel alive.
On today's episode we discuss:The real reason most people cheatBinge eatingInstagram's effect on moodBeing off of my M.E.D.STaking a pay cut to get a pay raiseDivergent thinking vs convergent thinkingEster Perel's books: "Mating in Captivity" and "The State of Affairs"https://amzn.to/2DSfC3lYuval Harari's books: Homo Deus: https://amzn.to/2Y9cCHKSapiens: https://amzn.to/2UYM360Mark Zuckerberg and Yuval's talk:https://youtu.be/Boj9eD0Wug8Tom Brady's book:TB12: https://amzn.to/2E2gHpBSuicide Prevention Center (Los Angeles)877-727-4747National Suicide Prevention Lifeline800-273-TALK [800-273-8255]1-800-SUICIDE [800-784-2433]Teen Line (Los Angeles)800-852-8336The Trevor Project (LGBTQ Youth Hotline)866-488-7386National Domestic Violence Hotline800-799-SAFE [800-799-7233]Crisis Text LineText "Connect" to 741741 in the USALifeline Chathttps://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat/

May 2, 2019 • 1h 1min
Why suicides peak in the Spring: Causes and considerations
On today's episode we discuss:Should you watch 13 Reasons Whywhat contributes to Spring suicidestreatment to reduce suicides in the SpringThe Gallardo Effect for managing emotionsfascinating Uber storyGroundhog Day https://amzn.to/2DGYZraThe Creative Curve https://amzn.to/2LfPIN9

Apr 29, 2019 • 1h 20min
Eric Lopez: Living life above the line
Today, my good friend, Eric Lopez, joins me to discuss:being a "side-preneur""above the line" thinkingreacting vs respondingalternative healing for headachesthe "oz principles"how to build good habitsimportance of setting one goal per weektop three wealth building strategiesraising two daughterseliminating re-occurring costsnegotiating your "wants"how to build characterBOOKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE: Atomic Habits https://amzn.to/2L99Dx4The Oz Priniciples https://amzn.to/2DO5wALShoe Dog https://amzn.to/2GE01oKHow to Cultivate an Unshakable Character https://amzn.to/2DARnXgTiger Woods by Jeff Benedict https://amzn.to/2XRpDFCPRODUCTS MENTIONED:www.sockfancy.comwww.apothekela.comSuicide Prevention Center (Los Angeles)877-727-4747National Suicide Prevention Lifeline800-273-TALK [800-273-8255]1-800-SUICIDE [800-784-2433]Teen Line (Los Angeles)800-852-8336The Trevor Project (LGBTQ Youth Hotline)866-488-7386National Domestic Violence Hotline800-799-SAFE [800-799-7233]Crisis Text LineText "Connect" to 741741 in the USALifeline Chathttps://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat/

Apr 25, 2019 • 59min
Paul Gilmartin: The side effects of not being on meds
Paul Gilmartin, the host of Mental Illness Happy Hour podcast, joins me. We discuss:how hobbies equal the quality of lifethe four quadrants of lifethe danger of "shoulds"why hurt people, hurt peoplebreaking up with family and friendsthe opposite of depressionstruggling with suicidal ideationall or nothing thinkinglessons from his AA group and Intimacy groupBooks mentioned:Noon Day Demon: https://amzn.to/2XHcwXCSuicide Prevention Center (Los Angeles)877-727-4747National Suicide Prevention Lifeline800-273-TALK [800-273-8255]1-800-SUICIDE [800-784-2433]Teen Line (Los Angeles)800-852-8336The Trevor Project (LGBTQ Youth Hotline)866-488-7386National Domestic Violence Hotline800-799-SAFE [800-799-7233]Crisis Text LineText "Connect" to 741741 in the USALifeline Chathttps://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat/

Apr 22, 2019 • 1h 42min
Michael Graham: lessons from my father
This episode contains some profanity. Today, one of my best friends from college joins me, Michael Graham. We discuss:working around your disabilitiesstumbling into successwhy quitting his job saved his lifehow to negotiate with a loved onelearning how to value yourselfhow to free style rapthe art of tidying upchanging his last namelessons from his fatherBooks mentioned in the episode:Four Agreements https://amzn.to/2Pqj5LdNever Split the Difference https://amzn.to/2L03kMnVerbal Judo https://amzn.to/2Dx18WuPower of Now https://amzn.to/2GELMkwThe Truth https://amzn.to/2DzmXoqSuicide Prevention Center (Los Angeles)877-727-4747National Suicide Prevention Lifeline800-273-TALK [800-273-8255]1-800-SUICIDE [800-784-2433]Teen Line (Los Angeles)800-852-8336The Trevor Project (LGBTQ Youth Hotline)866-488-7386National Domestic Violence Hotline800-799-SAFE [800-799-7233]Crisis Text LineText "Connect" to 741741 in the USALifeline Chathttps://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat/


